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What a foolish piece of advice to give to someone else, let alone yourself. You can't just walk around a construction site with no knowledge of what is going on around you. Good God...
What a foolish piece of advice to give to someone else, let alone yourself. You can't just walk around a construction site with no knowledge of what is going on around you. Good God...
waterscapes-guy
Active Member
update
Had a chance to pass by today. Lots of work activity happening on CASA with very little at BSN. They were pouring cement on the 41st story but had started building the forms for the 42nd floor. Talked to the concrete guys and they mentioned that it will take a little longer than a floor per week now as they have to lay out the forms differently for the penthouse units. I too was told that if I put on a pair of workboots and a hardhat, I would be able to go up and have a look. This was offered freely to me without me asking. I don't think I would want to do that unless I was escorted up by someone. You never know, I might just try that next week sometime.
Had a chance to pass by today. Lots of work activity happening on CASA with very little at BSN. They were pouring cement on the 41st story but had started building the forms for the 42nd floor. Talked to the concrete guys and they mentioned that it will take a little longer than a floor per week now as they have to lay out the forms differently for the penthouse units. I too was told that if I put on a pair of workboots and a hardhat, I would be able to go up and have a look. This was offered freely to me without me asking. I don't think I would want to do that unless I was escorted up by someone. You never know, I might just try that next week sometime.
waterscapes-guy
Active Member
casaguy
Senior Member
I'm having trouble understanding the logic of that. Why would workers put themselves on the hook for your safety unless they were getting commission on selling you a unit?
However, if anyone gets inside, please have a camera!
Casa is looking oh so fine. By my count they've just raised the forms to begin the flooring of the 43rd level.
waterscapes-guy
Active Member
You're right CASA guy. I wouldn't dare go up unless the super or someone escorted me. I count the new flooring to be the 42nd.I'm having trouble understanding the logic of that. Why would workers put themselves on the hook for your safety unless they were getting commission on selling you a unit?
However, if anyone gets inside, please have a camera!
Casa is looking oh so fine. By my count they've just raised the forms to begin the flooring of the 43rd level.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Looking mighty fine!
Has anyone come across any information on the upper floor suites yet? I'm dying to see what the layouts are like from the 42nd-46th floors.
Has anyone come across any information on the upper floor suites yet? I'm dying to see what the layouts are like from the 42nd-46th floors.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
I'm not singling you out JayBee, I'm just using your post as a reference.
I photographed these parks on April 18th and not a "weirdo" or "no-gooder" in sight. Just neighbourhood types enjoying a walk through these areas on a warm sunny day, dog walkers and the like.
Discussion on this and other Toronto parks can be found here:
http://www.urbantoronto.ca/showthread.php?t=9123
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dventura
Active Member
I just received a letter from CASA in today's mail...I am a little confused by it.
It is dated April 22nd and mentions that the concrete had just been poured on the 41st floor. Leading to the assumption that we may well be up to the 43rd now. Also mentioned that as of April 22nd glass is up to the 33rd floor and that all the kitchen and suite finishes have arrived and are working their way up the tower.
THEN it goes on to say that the tentative closing has been moved to December 1st. I can understand moving in later than the original date of August that they gave me...but the way I see it my 10th floor unit according to them has been finished and if it hasn't it will be very shortly. And according to them the crane will be out by the end of July and likely all the glass will be completed. So if come August there's no more crane, the hat is complete and all the glass has been completed as well as my 10th floor unit....why would I not receive keys until December 1st? That's 4 months! Unless they plan on completing all of the units before allowing anybody to move in?
It is dated April 22nd and mentions that the concrete had just been poured on the 41st floor. Leading to the assumption that we may well be up to the 43rd now. Also mentioned that as of April 22nd glass is up to the 33rd floor and that all the kitchen and suite finishes have arrived and are working their way up the tower.
THEN it goes on to say that the tentative closing has been moved to December 1st. I can understand moving in later than the original date of August that they gave me...but the way I see it my 10th floor unit according to them has been finished and if it hasn't it will be very shortly. And according to them the crane will be out by the end of July and likely all the glass will be completed. So if come August there's no more crane, the hat is complete and all the glass has been completed as well as my 10th floor unit....why would I not receive keys until December 1st? That's 4 months! Unless they plan on completing all of the units before allowing anybody to move in?
dventura
Active Member
Just spoke to Ryan @ Casa.
He told me that the December 1st date is the move in date. He also confirmed that units on the 6th floor are fully complete but that they're not exactly "demo" units. The reason why it will take so long to move in is due to the elevators. He says they plan to move the entire building in between December and January. So I guess I'll have to wait longer to move in...but at least it will be a near complete building around that time too versus moving into what can tend to be a still under construction site for over 6 months.
He told me that the December 1st date is the move in date. He also confirmed that units on the 6th floor are fully complete but that they're not exactly "demo" units. The reason why it will take so long to move in is due to the elevators. He says they plan to move the entire building in between December and January. So I guess I'll have to wait longer to move in...but at least it will be a near complete building around that time too versus moving into what can tend to be a still under construction site for over 6 months.
cdr108
Senior Member
I'd rather have the delayed occupancy.
That way you're not paying the phantom mortgage longer than you have to before the building gets registered.
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dventura
Active Member
I agree...despite being antsy to move into my new address...it's a total waste of money to pay 6 months rent to the builder to live in a building that's under construction with possibly no amenities.
urbandreamer
recession proof
4 May 2009
Kinda boring day for me, but hey, at least y'all get to see how green the city is now--the earliest the leaves have come out in quite a few years, iirc.
10 minutes ago:
(Final height of Casa should be around where the boom of the crane is currently.)
Kinda boring day for me, but hey, at least y'all get to see how green the city is now--the earliest the leaves have come out in quite a few years, iirc.
10 minutes ago:
(Final height of Casa should be around where the boom of the crane is currently.)
waterscapes-guy
Active Member
move in date
I received the same letter today but with a move in date of Jan 15th due to a higher floor I suppose.
I received the same letter today but with a move in date of Jan 15th due to a higher floor I suppose.
kennyx
Active Member
agreed on the posts above. I'd be thrilled to be in a situation like that. The less phantom rent the better.
dventura
Active Member
Something tells me that they are going to fully furnish the penthouse units on one floor and put them up for sale at that point.
A couple reasons why I think this: They have yet to put them up for sale and we're talking 6 more months until the building is done. The views in all penthouse units will be spectacular and the building itself will be a looker when it's all done. I believe they will be a much easier sell when a potential buyer can physically be in the unit and see the amazing views enhanced by the floor to ceiling glass and 10' ceilings. And I believe the folks at CASA would realize this too. I'm no expert but it's just a hunch. I guess all this increases the chances for painted balconies I hope.
A couple reasons why I think this: They have yet to put them up for sale and we're talking 6 more months until the building is done. The views in all penthouse units will be spectacular and the building itself will be a looker when it's all done. I believe they will be a much easier sell when a potential buyer can physically be in the unit and see the amazing views enhanced by the floor to ceiling glass and 10' ceilings. And I believe the folks at CASA would realize this too. I'm no expert but it's just a hunch. I guess all this increases the chances for painted balconies I hope.